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U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days

Updated - June 21, 2026 01:22 pm IST

A convoy with U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrives at the Bürgenstock Resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, in Switzerland Sunday, on June 21, 2026.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, including the head of the military, Asim Munir, arrived in Switzerland on Sunday (June 21, 2026) for talks on adding key details to the interim agreement between U.S. and Iran to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.

West Asia war updates on June 20, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.

Also read: What does the U.S.-Iran agreement say? | Explained

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran would press in Switzerland for fulfilment of commitments, citing past failures by the other side to honour agreements. JD Vance, in an ⁠interview with Fox News, said he was confident the ceasefire would hold, and that he had seen no evidence that the Strait of Hormuz was closed. The U.S. vice president left for Switzerland shortly after 4 p.m. ET (2100 GMT) on Saturday (June 20). Negotiators would likely have a “couple days of talks,” Mr. Vance told reporters before ‌boarding a plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

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June 21, 2026 13:14

Pakistan delegation arrives in Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks: PM's office

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the head of the military, Asim Munir, arrived in Switzerland on Sunday (June 21) for talks over the war in West Asia, Mr. Sharif’s office said.

“Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will participate in the High-Level Talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” the Prime Minister’s Office wrote on X, referring to the U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.- AFP

June 21, 2026 13:03

Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf remembers victims of Minab school strike

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, wrote in X after arriving in Switzerland for talk with U.S. on Sunday (June 21), “I consider the innocent children of Minab and all the martyrs of dear Iran to be watching over my every action and behavior at every moment. They see us and expect things of us.”

June 21, 2026 12:28

Israel says it 'eliminated' two Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives tied to major funding network

The Israeli ‌military said on Sunday ⁠(June 21) that they “eliminated” Hussein Qadra ‌and Mohammed Farra, operatives ‌in ‌the ⁠military ⁠wings of Hamas and Islamic ‌Jihad.

Qadra, who headed the network with ‌Farra, acted under Hamas leadership ⁠and facilitated the ‌transfer of more than half a billion shekels ‌to Hamas, according to an ⁠Israeli military ⁠X post.- Reuters

June 21, 2026 10:50

U.S. VP Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran talks

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday (June 21) for talks on implementing a deal to end the war in West Asia.

Mr. Vance arrived at Emmen Air Base at 5:59 a.m. (0359 GMT), according to his spokesperson.- AFP

June 21, 2026 09:54

Read the details on U.S.-Iran agreement in The Hindu's Explainer

After 40 days of war and more than 60 days of intense negotiations, the U.S. and Iran, on June 15, agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war and start more substantive negotiations on contentious issues. The deal has kicked off a geopolitical storm, with Israel opposing it firmly, causing an unlikely rift between Washington and Tel Aviv.

What does the U.S.-Iran agreement say? | Explained

Explore the key provisions and implications of the U.S.-Iran agreement, including commitments, opposition from Israel, and unresolved issues.

June 21, 2026 06:55

Will continue to support implementation of understanding between Iran and U.S., says Pakistan

Pakistan will continue to support the implementation of the understanding between Iran and the U.S., said the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Sunday (June 21, 2026). Pakistan was the mediator between U.S. and Iran for a peace deal.

Pakistan Foreign Ministry further said that PM Shehbaz Sharif and field Marshal Asim Munir left for Burgenstock, Switzerland to participate in talks on implementation of an MoU.

“On the sidelines of the talks, PM Sharif is expected to hold bilateral interactions with the participating delegates,” said the Foreign Ministry. -- Reuters

June 21, 2026 06:28

Israeli Minister says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after four soldiers killed

Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on Friday (June 19, 2026) that “all of Lebanon must burn” after Israel’s military announced the deaths of four soldiers there.

The Israeli losses were the first to be announced since a U.S.-Iran deal was signed to end the West Asia war.

Israeli Minister says 'all of Lebanon must burn' after four soldiers killed

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir declares "all of Lebanon must burn" following the deaths of four soldiers, escalating tensions.

June 21, 2026 06:24

Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again

U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue on Saturday (June 20, 2026) for talks on adding key details to their interim agreement to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon and warned that little might be achieved if the fighting doesn’t stop.

U.S. President Donald Trump, in response, unleashed a new threat to impose American tolls in the crucial waterway if a final deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days, saying the money would be for “services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East.” The agreement calls for toll-free travel for 60 days.

U.S. and Iran to talk in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again

U.S. and Iran engage in crucial talks in Switzerland amid escalating tensions and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Published - June 21, 2026 06:46 am IST

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